SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In our previous discussion, Amy Gates and I discussed what Silo offers to the produce industry. Now, we turn to the many ways in which Silo seeks to differentiate itself from other solutions providers.

“After decades in this industry—from working on early DOS-based systems at Apio to leading large-scale software deployments across the produce supply chain—I’ve seen firsthand what operators expect from modern technology,” Amy tells me. “They want speed, clarity, and partnership. They want tools that simplify complexity, not add to it. And they want technology that actually lowers cost, improves efficiency, and adapts to the realities of their operations.”

That, as Amy says, is where Silo stands apart.

“Silo is built on a modern cloud architecture with mobile-first experiences and embedded AI capabilities. This gives customers real-time visibility, faster processing, automated workflows, and predictive insights that legacy systems simply can’t provide.
More importantly, modern infrastructure means fewer servers, fewer manual workarounds, and far lower long-term maintenance costs. Agility for us is about innovation — but it’s also about reducing overhead,” she explains.

Agility isn’t the only factor that Silo keeps in mind. The company wants to deliver a solution that is affordable, offering customers smart technology that drives cost reduction.

“Our modular platform and flexible pricing allow customers to implement only what they need—without the heavy licensing, consulting, or upgrade fees common in legacy ERPs,” Amy notes. “And, because AI and automation reduce manual labor, errors, double entry, and compliance risk, Silo directly helps companies lower operational costs. Technology should pay for itself, and our architecture is designed to make that possible.”

Technology should also be accessible, Amy reminds me, and that’s another way Silo delivers value to its customers: with transparent data and ready access to experts.

“This combination of transparent data and human accessibility is a major differentiator in an industry where support often feels distant or transactional,” Amy says.

Silo’s unified platform, which encompasses ERP, labor, and financial workflows across growers, packers/shippers, labor contractors, distributors, and multi-facility operations, is an ecosystem of tools that means lower technology costs, smoother workflows, and far fewer points of failure.

“Technology only creates value when it fits how the industry actually works. We don’t expect customers to adapt to rigid software—we work with them to ensure the system reflects their real operations,” Amy concludes. “This partnership-driven approach is built into our platform, our onboarding, and our support model.”

We’ll check back in with Silo regarding opportunities in 2026. You won’t want to miss it!

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Oppy has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ yet again. Marking the fourth time the company has earned this national recognition, Oppy is officially inducted into Waterstone Human Capital’s Hall of Fame.

This annual program recognizes best-in-class organizations whose cultures enhance performance and create enduring competitive advantage. Oppy is one of just 11 organizations chosen in its category for 2025.

“These awards recognize the very best in high performance corporate culture — those leaders and organizations that have built and nurtured performance-driven cultures and that are at the forefront of culture best practices,” said Marty Parker, president and CEO of Waterstone Human Capital, Canada’s leading cultural talent advisory firm, in the recent release. “This year’s winners actively craft high-performance cultures and serve as an inspiration for others who want to do the same.”

Previously awarded with this distinction in 2016, 2019 and 2022, Oppy will celebrate its 2025 win at the Waterstone MacKay Canada’s Most Admired Summits and Awards Celebration in Toronto on March 31, 2026. The company will debut a feature video highlighting how its culture fuels the success of its people and partners.

“Culture is the foundation of everything we do at Oppy: How we collaborate, innovate and ultimately deliver for our growers, customers and each other,” said Oppy’s Vice President of Talent & Culture and Chief People Officer Satri Alpine. “Being welcomed into the Hall of Fame is an incredible honor and a testament to the collective effort of our people, who bring our values to life every day.”

As the premier grower, producer, sales, marketing and distribution company in North America, Oppy is known across the industry for its expect the world from us promise. This commitment is powered by a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Oppy Chairman, President and CEO John Anderson, who has long championed culture as the organization’s guiding force, added, “A healthy culture is the gauge of an organization’s long-term success. At Oppy, we’re united in our goals, equipped to achieve them and committed to keeping ourselves strategically and culturally on track. I couldn’t be prouder.”

Recipients of the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award are evaluated across key performance areas including vision and leadership; recruitment and hiring for culture add; people development and talent management; cultural alignment and measurement; DEIB; corporate social responsibility; and organizational performance.